Japanese studio UID Architects have designed the 'Cosmic House,' a home characterized by its overlapping layers.
The layers create a series of open and enclosed spaces -- for instance, terraces that extend inside and living rooms that open outwards -- achieving an intimate relationship with the home's environment. Architect Keisuke Maeda explains, "The ever-changing nature of humans, plants, land and climatic conditions reminds us that nothing stays the same forever. My interest lies in spaces where one may perceive these changes, which are like the heartbeats of nature, in the course of daily life."
The rooms within the homes are shielded by rectangular arches; some of which are enclosed in glass, others which are left open to create terraces.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Overlapping Layers
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing buildings with overlapping layers to create dynamic and versatile living spaces.
- Intimate Relationship
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating homes that foster an intimate relationship with the environment by incorporating elements like terraces and open living spaces.
- Changing Spaces
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing homes that adapt to the ever-changing nature of humans, plants, and climatic conditions, providing spaces where people can perceive these changes in their daily lives.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing architectural design by incorporating overlapping layers, terraces, and open living spaces in residential and commercial buildings.
- Home Construction
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming home construction methods to create versatile and adaptable living spaces that foster an intimate relationship with the environment.
- Real Estate Development
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique and innovative residential properties that embrace the ever-changing nature of humans, plants, and climatic conditions.
